Thursday, December 18, 2014

The State Ballet Theatre of Russia’s Award-Winning Dancers Bring the Holiday Season to Life Sunday, Jan. 11 at Atlanta’s Fox Theatre

The
Fox Theatre presents The State Ballet Theatre of Russia's production
of Swan Lake on Sunday, Jan. 11 at 3:00 p.m. Tickets range from
$25-$55 and will be on sale at 10 a.m., Friday, Dec. 12
at www.FoxTheatre.org,
by calling855-285-8499,
or at the Fox Theatre Ticket Office. Discounts are available for
groups of 10 or more at (404)
881-2000.

This
full-scale production, based on Russian folklore and German legend,
is about a prince named Siegfried who falls in love with the Swan
princess, Odette. She is a swan by day, but a young woman at night.
She is under a magic spell which can only be broken by a man who will
promise to love her for eternity; Siegfried makes the promise.
However, he is tricked by the magician who cast the spell. The State
Ballet Theatre of Russia presents 50 of Russia’s brightest ballet
stars to bring this romantic tale of true love to glorious life.

Founded
by legendary dancer and former Prima Ballerina of The Bolshoi Theater
Ballet, Maya Plissetskaya, The State Ballet Theatre of Russia
presents one of the greatest classical ballets of all time, described
as “full of enchantment” by The New York Times.

The
company of distinguished dancers, now under the direction of
award-winning dancer and Moiseyev dance company soloist Nikolay
Anokhin, has showcased the unparalleled art of Russian ballet to
countries throughout the world. Choreography by Marius Petipa and Lev
Ivanov, capture the spirit of the season and prepare for a night of
wonderment and magic. Set to Tchaikovsky’s musical score, this
timeless ballet makes for a Holiday tradition the entire family can
enjoy.